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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 404.06 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 404.06 and 246.51 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 404.06 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/404.06 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 404.06 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 99,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,603.60/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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